Victron XS 50 a instal query (1 Viewer)

[Adtan]

Hi I’ve just changed a faulty sterling B2B for the Victron unit I’ve followed the instructions just wanted to check if it’s best to re connect the ignition wire that the sterling had or just use the smart part on the victron normal instal? Motorhome is Pilote a class 2020 Fiat 2.3 with smart alternator.

 

[Ray-Vic]

If the ignition wire is readily available, that's the best bet. I tried the smart settings out of interest when I installed mine and with a smart alternator it proved quite challenging. With the fixed input it works perfectly.

 

[Adtan]

If the ignition wire is readily available, that's the best bet. I tried the smart settings out of interest when I installed mine and with a smart alternator it proved quite challenging. With the fixed input it works perfectly.

Hi Ray-Vic that’s great the wire is easy to access so will attach it to the unit

 

[Lenny HB]

Best to connect the "h" terminal to the D+, if you connect to an ignition terminal it will start charging immediately you turn the ignition on.

 

[Adtan]

Hi Lenny thanks for the tip where will I find the D+ on the ducato?

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[Adtan]

Best to connect the "h" terminal to the D+, if you connect to an ignition terminal it will start charging immediately you turn the ignition on.

Hi Lenny thanks for the tip where will I find the D+ on the ducato?

 

[Lenny HB]

Hi Lenny thanks for the tip where will I find the D+ on the ducato?

Better to pick it up from your distribution unit safer that connecting direct to the alternator.

What distribution unit do you have make & model number.
I suspect it is either a CBE or Elektroblock.

 

[Ray-Vic]

Check that the wire you said was previously triggering your Sterling unit isn't already a D+ connection. I had assumed it was.

You can check this by placing a meter on it and checking it to ground and seeing if it shows 12v only after a short while of the engine running. When you just turn the ignition on it should show nothing.

 

[Adtan]

Check that the wire you said was previously triggering your Sterling unit isn't already a D+ connection. I had assumed it was.

You can check this by placing a meter on it and checking it to ground and seeing if it shows 12v only after a short while of the engine running. When you just turn the ignition on it should show nothing.

Hi Ray-Vic that sounds like a plan was just about to post if I could check the wire that’s already there will try that this morning Thanks
Adam

 

[Adtan]

Hi Ray-Vic and Lenny HB it was a D+ wire so will connect that to the H terminal appreciate both of you advising me on this.

Cheers Adam

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